Propulsion Responsible Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for a Propulsion & Fluids Responsible Engineer to support design, analysis, build, integration and testing of the main engines on the MK2 Crew Lander. This is a vehicle-centric position which includes the complete life cycle of the integrated propulsion system including development testing. To be successful in this role, you should have demonstrated experience in the development of propulsion systems across all or most of the development lifecycle from requirement definition and system architecture to production, testing and integration with the vehicle.  The selected candidate will also have demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including GNC, Structures, Avionics, Systems Test, Manufacturing/Production, and have experience or strong familiarity with performing CAD design and fluids or structural analysis.

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the MK2 Crewed Lunar Lander that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of experience in developing and testing space-vehicle propulsion systems
• Experience designing propulsion systems or hardware using CAD software such as CREO or Siemens NX
• Experience or familiarity with first order fluids or structural analysis
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with partners
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
• Expertise in CREO
• Experience performing structural analysis or fluid analysis of propulsion systems
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
• Experience planning and performing integrated system testing, preferably for liquid propulsion systems
• Experience with cryogenic propellants
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system
• Experience with main engine gimbals/TVC, feedline or tube routing, pressurization systems, and controls

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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